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HelpTest Code LAB12114 Fetal-Maternal Bleed Screen
Department
BLOOD BANK
Primary Collection Container
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
86905
Additional Information
Band patient with blood bank arm band during collection. Write Blood Bank band ID on the tube, if patient already banded. If positive the lab will perform a fetal hemoglobin test (Kleihauer Betke).